JANUARY 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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Five takeaways from Kansas State's overtime victory against Baylor WACO, Texas — The dream start continues.
No. 19 Baylor Bears vs. Kansas State: Preview & How to Watch Baylor Bears men’s basketball team set to host Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday evening at the Ferrell Center
JANUARY 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
K-State Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears: Basketball lineups, TV, time, odds, prediction Here’s everything you need to know about Kansas State’s next Big 12 basketball game against Baylor, including a score prediction.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
O'Bannon's game-winner lifts TCU basketball over Baylor Mike Miles dropped a career-high 33 points in the win.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Keyonte George - Star performance falls just short George contributed 27 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 11-12 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 88-87 loss to TCU.
Impact George put the Big 12 on notice with this season-high-scoring performance. The 6-foot-4 true freshman's relatively high shooting efficiency combined with a season high in three-throw attempts netted him the game's second-most points behind TCU guard Mike Miles (33). George had a chance to cap off this career night with a driving layup attempt at the rim with one second remaining, but this would-be game-winner was blocked from behind by Horned Frogs forward Xavier Cork. Nevertheless, the team's decision to put the ball in his hands at the end of the game is a testament to George's role as the top scorer. George has now averaged 16.4 points on a team-high 13.2 field-goal attempts per game, and he'll continue to carry a heavy burden alongside senior Adam Flagler and junior LJ Cryer.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
LJ Cryer - Choppy in first game back Cryer had 13 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound and two assists over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 88-87 loss to TCU.
Impact Cryer logged double-digit points for the eighth time this season after missing the previous two games with a concussion. However, this was largely due to his season high in three-throw attempts, as he was rather inefficient from both behind the three-point line and from the floor overall. Cryer does rank second on the team in field-goal attempts with 12.1 per game, though he's third in scoring (14.7) behind backcourt-mates Adam Flagler (16.2) and Keyonte George (16.4). These three should continue to carry Baylor's primary scoring duties as the team progresses through Big 12 play.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No. 19 Baylor Bears vs. No. 17 TCU: Preview & How to Watch Baylor Bears men’s basketball team returns home to host TCU Horned Frogs on Wednesday night
JANUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
LJ Cryer - Returns to lineup Cryer (concussion) is in the startling lineup for Wednesday's game versus TCU.
Impact Cryer will replace Dale Bonner in the starting lineup Wednesday after missing the last two games with a concussion. The junior guard has started in all 10 of his appearances this season.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NCAA Tournament Bracket Forecast: UCLA, Xavier on rise
FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy released his latest bracket, which has some movement near the top.JANUARY 3, 2023
LJ Cryer - Able to practice Cryer (concussion) is able to practice, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Cryer is no longer part of the Bears' concussion protocol. Currently, he has questionable availability before they are scheduled to host TCU on Wednesday.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Baylor Bears Men's Basketball Falls to No. 19 in Latest AP Poll Baylor Bears men’s basketball team drops seven spots to No. 19 in latest Associated Press top 25 rankings
JANUARY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Baylor Freshman Keyonte George Tabbed Big 12 Newcomer of the Week Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George continues to dazzle during his first collegiate season.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Purdue tightens grip on No. 1 in men's basketball AP Top 25
Purdue solidified its No. 1 ranking in The AP Top 25, while No. 23 Charleston moved into the rankings for the first time in 20 years.JANUARY 2, 2023
College basketball power rankings: A new No. 1 following UConn's first loss
New Year's weekend chaos gives us a shake up in John Fanta's weekly power rankings: UConn and Arkansas are falling, Baylor drops off the lis...JANUARY 2, 2023
Photos: Iowa State men's basketball hosts Baylor in Big 12 Conference showdown Iowa State men's basketball hosts Baylor in a Big 12 Conference game at Hilton Coliseum on Dec. 31, 2022, in Ames, Iowa.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
LJ Cryer - Out Saturday Cryer (concussion) will remain out during Saturday's showdown with Iowa State, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.
Impact Cryer will miss his second consecutive game as the result of a concussion. The 6-foot-1 junior has started in 10 games this season, logging 14.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 30.1 minutes per game. Dale Bonner will likely continue to start in his place.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
23 in '23: Top college basketball storylines entering the new year
Whether you're just getting into college hoops as the calendar turns to January or you're looking for a reset on the sport, here are 23 stor...DECEMBER 30, 2022
LJ Cryer - Uncertain to play Saturday Cryer (concussion) will most likely be a game-time decision to suit up Saturday against Iowa State, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.
Impact Cryer missed Wednesday's contest due to a concussion and there's a chance he might not be ready to go for Saturday as well. If he's unable to suit up, expect Dale Bonner to take his place in the rotation.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Langston Love - Scores 17 points off the bench Love chipped in 17 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 85-56 victory over Nicholls.
Impact Love put up his second-highest scoring mark of the season and his highest for a game in which he did not start. The freshman guard has averaged 7.7 points and 15.3 minutes played while coming off the bench in all but one of 12 contests this season, though he's logged at least 20 minutes during both of the past two games with guards Adam Flagler (illness) and LJ Cryer (concussion) each sitting out once. While Flagler did return to the starting lineup Wednesday, Love could be in line for increased playing time again if Cryer remains sidelined against Iowa State on Saturday.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keyonte George - Continues prolific scoring George produced 21 points (5-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 85-56 victory over Nicholls.
Impact George has now logged more than 20 points in four of 12 games this season. The freshman is second on the Bears in scoring (15.6) this season, sitting just slightly behind senior guard Adam Flagler (16.1). However, George is still looking to establish his consistency as a scorer with just a 39 percent field-goal percentage on 12.8 attempts per game. This shooting inefficiency could become a bigger problem once Baylor begins Big 12 play versus Iowa State on Saturday.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Flo Thamba - Continues limited scoring role Thamba finished with four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 85-56 victory over Nicholls.
Impact Thamba has been the Bears' top rebounder this season with 5.2 per game. However, he's been limited from doing much else on the offensive end, attempting an average of just 2.3 field goals across 22.2 minutes per game. Thamba's role on the boards and down low figure to become more important when Baylor tips off its conference schedule against Iowa State on Saturday.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dale Bonner - Starts again Wednesday Bonner registered four points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 85-56 win over Nicholls.
Impact Bonner started his second game in a row despite the return of point guard Adam Flagler from an illness. Instead, Bonner started in place of shooting guard LJ Cryer (concussion). While he continued to function as an effective distributor with a team-high six assists, the senior still played a relatively insignificant role as a scorer. Expect both Bonner and fellow backup guard Langston Love to see increased playing time again should Cryer remain out against Iowa State on Saturday.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NCAA Tournament bracket forecast: UConn, Purdue, Arizona and Kansas on top
North Carolina, which was No. 1 in the AP's preseason Top 25 poll, is an eight-seed in FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy's project...DECEMBER 29, 2022
No. 12 Baylor Basketball Notches 10th Win of the Year Over Nicholls in Waco No. 12 Baylor men’s basketball (10-2) toyed with Nicholls (6-7) in its final game before Big 12 play, winning in Waco 85-56 on the back of K...
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Baylor Bears Men's Basketball Ranked No. 12 in Latest AP Poll Baylor Bears men’s basketball team stays put at No. 12 as Big 12 Conference play looms
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
